It's a beggars life, said the Queen of Spain But don't tell it to a poor manCause he's got to kill for every thrill The best he canEverywhere around me I see jealousy and mayhem Because no men have all their peace of mind To carry themWell I don't really care If it's wrong or if it's right But until my ship comes inI'll live night by night

When the joker tried to tell me I could cut it in this rube townWhen he tried to hang that sign on meI said take it downWhen the dawn patrol got to tell you twice They're gonna do it with a shotgun Yes, I'm cashing in this ten-cent life For another one

Well I ain't got the heart To lose another fight So until my ship comes inI'll live night by night

Well I don't really care If it's wrong or if it's right But until my ship comes inI'll live night by night